Of Happiness in Its Relations to Work and Knowledge: An Introductory Lecture (1850)

""Of Happiness In Its Relations To Work And Knowledge: An Introductory Lecture"" is a book written by John Forbes and first published in 1850. The book is a lecture that explores the relationship between happiness, work, and knowledge. Forbes argues that true happiness is not solely dependent on material possessions or success in one's career, but rather on a balance between work and knowledge. He believes that work is essential for personal fulfillment and that knowledge is necessary for the proper understanding and appreciation of the world. The lecture also touches on the importance of education and the pursuit of knowledge for its own sake. Overall, ""Of Happiness In Its Relations To Work And Knowledge"" is a thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of happiness and the role of work and knowledge in achieving it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.